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The current power crisis facing the country, exacerbated by the tightening of the US blockade against Cuba, is affecting all sectors and productive entities on the island. In the municipality …
Contramaestre Reports on family supplies by the ration card Read More
World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, serves as a global platform for raising awareness and promoting action to protect the environment. In 2026, the theme focuses on “climate …
Cuba Celebrates World Environment Day Read More
On June 2, 1987, a significant step was taken towards the comprehensive and sustainable development of Cuba’s mountainous and hard-to-reach regions with the establishment of the Plan Turquino. This program, …
The Plan Turquino: A Milestone in Cuba’s Mountainous Development Read More
Despite the resource limitations imposed by the ruthless blockade maintained and intensified by the United States government against Cuba, the municipality of Contramaestre, in the province of Santiago de Cuba, …
Contramaestre Paves the Way for Increasing Crops Read More
Urban, suburban, and family farming works in coordination with the Party and the government of the municipality of Contramaestre, including mass organizations and the general public, to increase root crop …
Urban and Family Farming: An Urgent Challenge Read More
For Contramaestre, moving towards a more dynamic strategic approach to socioeconomic development, aimed at achieving a solid foundation in production, is a primary challenge given the complex scenario the country …
Contramaestre on the Path to Boosting Socioeconomic Development Read More
Based on the idea that each municipality in the province of Santiago de Cuba should be self-sufficient in terms of food—root vegetables, grains, greens, meat, and rice (the latter where …
Producing Food for the People: A Priority in Contramaestre Read More
A mobilization to the Laguna Blanca agricultural hub in the municipality of Contramaestre recently took place to plant cassava and sweet potatoes in support of the food program being implemented …
Food Production: Everyone’s Responsibility Read More
The Commerce and Gastronomy sector in the municipality of Contramaestre is adopting measures and strategies to guarantee basic services amidst the current power crisis affecting the entire country. These actions …
Commerce and Gastronomy Guarantees Basic Services Read More
World Energy Day arrives at a tense moment. Climate alarms, geopolitical rifts and a faltering energy transition collide with urgent calls for justice and security. That mix makes the day …
World Energy Day arrived under international urgency Read More